How To Fix MU132 - No bill of material exists for issue unit &1 of material &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 132

• Message text: No bill of material exists for issue unit &1 of material &2.

What causes this issue?

You want to create procurement material &V3& based on sales material
&V2& to be used in the context of logistical materials.
A bill of material (BOM) for material &V2& contains empties. To create a
consistent procurement material, a BOM must exist for the issue unit.

System Response

To avoid a data inconsistency in the material master and to ensure that
the procurement material can be correctly used in logistics processes,
the system stops processing and does not allow you to create the
material master data.

How to fix this error?

If possible, choose another issue unit to create procurement material
&V3&. Make sure a BOM exists for the issue unit.
If the BOM for material &V2& is missing by mistake, please maintain the
missing BOM data for unit of measure &V1& in the material master.
If it is not possible to choose another issue unit nor maintain the BOM
data, choose another material to create the procurement material.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU132 - No bill of material exists for issue unit &1 of material &2. ?

  The SAP error message MU132 indicates that there is no bill of material (BOM) available for the specified issue unit of a material. This error typically occurs when trying to perform operations that require a BOM, such as production planning, material requirements planning, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BOM: The most common cause is that a BOM has not been created for the specified material and issue unit.
  Incorrect Material or Unit: The material number or issue unit specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  BOM Status: The BOM may exist but could be inactive or not valid for the specified plant or issue unit.
  Plant Assignment: The BOM may not be assigned to the correct plant where the material is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update BOM:
  
  Check if a BOM exists for the material in question. You can do this by using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM) or CS01 (Create BOM).
  If no BOM exists, create one using CS01. Ensure that you include the correct issue unit and plant.
  If a BOM exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Unit:
  
  Double-check the material number and issue unit you are using in the transaction. Ensure they are correct and correspond to the BOM you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the BOM is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the BOM details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to BOMs and the specific transaction you are using to ensure all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create BOMs in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS11: Display BOM for a material
  CS12: Display BOM for a plant
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., production BOM, sales BOM, etc.) and ensure you are working with the correct type for your needs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to BOMs and this error message.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: If you are new to working with BOMs in SAP, consider seeking training or reviewing SAP's official documentation for a better understanding of how BOMs function within the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MU132 error and ensure that the necessary BOM is in place for your material and issue unit.